I'd see him playing in a similar way to how Buderus and Burrow operated at the end of 2011.

When Burrow came off the bench, it was often not to replace Buderus but with the Australian shifting into a loose-forward role defending in the middle unit.

I reckon you could start Sinfield at 9, then bring Aiton off the bench say after 20 minutes and have Sinfield operate in a similar way to how Buderus did. A few carries, but not as a pivot and defending in the middle third. Also means you've got him out there for his kicking game.

He can then take a breather at some point in the game if he needs to with one of the other back row options slotting in to that middle unit and doing a similar job.

Agree with this.
We do not need Sinfield at 6 or 13 but we could do with his captaincy and of course his kicking.
Hooker is probably the nearest we are going to get for this to happen.

Can you see him settling for this type of role? The idea is a good one not sure its implementable if that is such a word?

Buderus was able to operate in the forwards because he was able to hit hard and play at an intensity in defence that Sinfield can't match.

Completely agree with Sals first post and AG's idea.

Buderus's tackling technique was exceptional. Cut players down at the knees, rather than trying to smash them in the chest and turn it into a wrestle.

I reckon you could get 50 minutes a game of that out of Sinfield for the rest of the year. His longevity is no longer a Leeds Rhinos problem.

I think some posters are missing the point that is we are a far better side with Sinfield in the starting 13 than out of it and a great exageration that he has not been playing well , i am convinced we would have won the last two games if he had played especially at Widnes and it is amazing all this has happened after he decides to finish at the end of the year . I suggest if that had not been the case he would have still been leading us out every week . Next year is a different kettle of fish but for this we should be playing our best team and that means Sinfield at 6 or 13 and captain and goal kicker

Would it not seem a bit weird to you for Gary Hethrington to make a public statement on the coach's team selection policy?

It would to me.

Unfortunatley i do not see it as a coaches selection policy , there seems to be more to it than that

Based on what, exactly?

I don't entirely agree with it, but I can't see much reason to think that the coach is being told what to do with his team. I think in all probability, it's the succession that he has in mind. Nothing more sinister than that.

Statement required! You're damn right statement required! Lets make one on the pitch in the cup and stop moaning as if we actually have anything to moan about.

Christ bet Wakey fans find most of our lot pathetic.

It seems to me that something is/has gone on behind the scenes.

I simply don't buy that sinfield has had a lifelong ambition to play union, and if he did why he is settling for a second tier club that still involves a not insignificant daily commute with a youngish family.

I also don't buy the McD is stubborn and cutting him out cos he's leaving.

Legend though he is his performances have been on a consistent downward spiral. My guess is he was told he would be transitioning out for sutty. He didn't like it and has opted to leave. Thats triggered internal issues which is why he isn't featuring.

Good conspiracy theory huh...